Scheduled MonumentsWalesMeini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM054
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones is a prehistoric monument comprising a collection of standing stones located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The stones date to the Bronze Age and likely served ritual and ceremonial functions within the landscape of early Bronze Age communities in south Wales. The monument consists of multiple upright stones positioned across the site, typical of ritual stone groupings from this period. Such monuments reflect the religious beliefs and social organization of prehistoric Welsh societies, though the precise original configuration and full extent of the group remain subjects of archaeological study.

Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones?

Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones is a prehistoric monument comprising a collection of standing stones located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM054.

What period does Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones date from?

Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones?

Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CM054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meini Llwydion Group of Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Delacorse Uchaf Standing Stone (2.4 km), Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (2.7 km), Hillslope Enclosure at Laugharne Park Holiday Village (2.9 km).

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